I'm still alive! Started the new position on the med/surg unit Monday, I worked 3p to 3a..most of the night flew by..very busy. Second shift definetly isn't the shift for me, since I don't get to see the kids before they go to bed, but it will only be for a few weeks, for the experience. I will be rotating around shifts through my preceptor program, to be sure to get all experiences. As of last night, I had two patients and getting the hang of using the computer system to deliver meds. Within two days, I have gotten to insert a catheter, ng tube, try my hand at an IV start, dress a wound, etc! Definetly can see why med surg is a good place for a new nurse to get experience. LOVE wearing scrubs..comfy!
Have Friday and the weekend off. Plan to pick the kids up after school and head up to the unit to pick up my first paycheck. Thought they would enjoy seeing where mom works.
Finished another pair of Evangaline mitts for a friend. Currently working on a pair of fisherman's wool mittens..just plain..my first mittens.
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It sounds like you're getting some good experience. Ask for all that you can so that none of it's a mystery when you're on your own. Does your preceptor stay with you? A great place for learning IVs is ER. Maybe you can get a day in the ED just putting in IVs and being a part of the action. Good luck, and welcome aboard.
Your word verification is WORKS. haha. good one!
I was JUST telling Mike the other night (while watching "Grey's Anatomy"), "I want to wear scrubs to work!"
Waaaaa. :)
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